FatBoy 4 pill HG2879C Amp Review
Finally got around to testing out the new FatBoy 4 pill with HG2879C transistors. This is a straight AM only no SSB bias/delay. It did come with a “Remote” connection 1/4 phone jack. WOW! First off the...
View ArticleMinor issue....I think?
OK, so I'm running the Galaxy 99v2 (35 PEP AM 40 PEP SSB) to drive a DonkeyStomper 1X4 (all 2879s) and it's fully biased, even the driver section. On SSB, upper & lower, with the mic gain and RF...
View ArticleCobra 25 LTD Classic, no voltage change tuning
Cobra 25 LTD, the voltage does not change when tuning the receive and transmit on the Cobra 25 LTD Classic. All I hear in the external speaker is the humming of the radio, and getting no response on...
View ArticleSomething new coming from Troy radio service
Troy Radio Service just posted on Facebook they are releasing something new in 4 days. I asked them what it is but they are keeping it under wraps. I have a radio with them getting the DDS VFO so...
View ArticleAre the police monitoring CB still? Maybe so....
But this verifies we're monitoring them for when they need our help! https://cdllife.com/2021/truckers-a...ll-for-help-to-end-high-speed-police-pursuit/
View ArticleVolting a Cobra 148 GTL final?
How is this done? Gains/disadvantages? Are there different ways to do it? I have a few 148's, and I heard that it works better on AM when this mod is done. Does it affect SSB too? Also, one of the...
View ArticleC B final transistor questions?
With a NPN transistor used as a final in a cb radio can someone tell me what each of the pins are soldered to? Emitter, base and collector. Thank you for your help, Long Night
View ArticleREVIEW OF THE NEW PRESIDENT MCKINLEY
Thought I'd share Mike's review of the new President McKinley. There is also a good follow-up review added after he had discovered a nice feature that's not advertised as being an accessory to the...
View Article$100 Paid for Answers these Questions
This is a serious proposition. I’m trying to expand my knowledge. The first person based on TIME/DATE STAMP who answers each of the following questions will be paid $100 via PayPal friends and family...
View ArticleAllignment Of Receiver
Hello, I have a Cobra CAM 88 which is a simple 23 ch AM tube radio with equally simple alignment instructions. This alignment seem perfect for a first time attempt. There are really only a few steps...
View ArticleRobyn T-123B power cord diode ?
Does anyone know what kind of diode was used in the Robyn T-123B AC power cord ? The schematic calls it out as U50B but i cant find that number so far. I bought a really nice specimen in great shape...
View ArticleSams PhotoFact CB-212
Anyone who has this one willing to send me some photos of pages for the SBE-54CB. Thank you!
View ArticleWhose Using RG400 and a Mini Butane Torch
Whose using RG400 for jumpers in the shack and not just building chokes and amp repairs? Also what’s the consensus if it’s possible on the best butane torch for soldering? Thanks Brad KE0XS South of...
View Articlespeechless
i'm lost for words on this one=https://www.ebay.com/itm/203528533045?hash=item2f633ef435:g:ONUAAOSwULZg806n maybe he meant$250.00
View ArticleGather ye radios while ye may
Just another FYI - I'm seeing Chinese manufacturers quoting 10-25% higher for products in the last couple of months and shipping costs have skyrocketed - containers are costing 50% more to get them...
View ArticleCobra 139 XLR resistor between B&E
Why in the world would there ever be a resistor between the base and emitter on a 1307 final on a cobra 139 XLR?
View ArticleFM coming to CB in the US ?
I’ve been busy with other stuff, so haven’t visited the forum in a while. Have this been discussed yet ? Petitions for Reconsideration of Part 95 Personal Radio Services Rules Report and Order...
View ArticleTime is now to revive CB Radio
Theirs no time like 2011 for CB Radio's to make a come back. CB Radio needs reinvented marketed and revived. CB Radio at one time was the backbone of America communications. Anyone have any ideas???
View ArticleBrowning Golden Eagle Mark III , IV , and V
Hi everyone , I've been looking at the Browning Golden Eagle Mark III , IV , and V radios for many years . I always wanted one of them , but never jumped at the chance to grab one ... partially because...
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